Kia ora! Are you looking to protect your idea or invention with a patent? LegalVision is a leading New Zealand-based commercial law firm that specialises in patent searching, application filings, examinations and renewals. Whether you are looking to register a patent or looking to lodge overseas, our patents team provide a full service approach to ensuring your application has the highest chance of success at the NZ Intellectual Property Office.
Applying for a patent is an important step in ensuring your idea or invention is protected. Whether you are an entrepreneur or a global tech company based in Auckland, your proprietary technology and unique inventions should be protected to ensure you do not lose out on growth opportunities or revenue.
Our experienced team of patent attorneys and IP lawyers can assist with:
- filing your patent registration with the information you provide
- drafting a complete patent specification
- determining whether your invention is eligible for protection (including transitional provisions)
- assessing whether your patent is novel, involves an inventive step and is useful
- examination of your patent application
- patent grants and renewals (patents are granted for 20 years)
- searching databases for existing patents
- registering your patent overseas, including Australia through IP Australia with a trans-Tasman patent attorney or the United States Patent Office or European Patent Office.
We operate on a fixed-fee model, so you know upfront how much your legal fees are going to cost for your patent. As a firm that operates primarily online, you can also benefit from quicker turnarounds compared to traditional firms for your patent application. We also assist our clients with trade marks through the NZ Trademark Office.
Contact our IP team and patent agents and speak to a registered patent attorney today for a free quote or consultation and get the right legal protection for your invention or idea. Call us on 0800 005 570 or fill out the form on this page.